Sans Superellipse Tenuf 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Korolev Rough' by Device; 'FF Clan', 'FF DIN', 'FF DIN Arabic', and 'FF DIN Paneuropean' by FontFont; 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type; and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, logotypes, playful, handmade, rough, friendly, casual, add texture, feel handmade, increase impact, signal casualness, chunky, textured, rounded, blunt, condensed.
A chunky, condensed sans with rounded-rectangle construction and visibly irregular outlines. Strokes are heavy and mostly monoline, with blunt terminals and softened corners; the edges look intentionally rough, as if printed or brushed, creating a textured silhouette. Counters are compact and rounded, and the overall rhythm is lively due to small width and shape variations between glyphs rather than strict geometric repetition. Lowercase forms stay sturdy and open enough for display use, while capitals maintain a tall, blocky stance with simple, superelliptic bowls.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, stickers, and bold wordmarks where texture is an asset. It can work for subheads and short paragraphs at larger sizes, but the dense weight and rough edges are most effective when given room to breathe.
The texture and slightly uneven drawing give the type a handmade, approachable character. It reads as informal and energetic, suggesting craft, street-poster immediacy, and a friendly sense of grit rather than polished minimalism.
The design appears intended to merge a condensed, rounded sans structure with a deliberately worn or hand-inked surface, producing a strong, attention-grabbing voice that still feels friendly and accessible. It prioritizes personality and tactile presence over strict uniformity.
Spacing appears relatively tight and the dark color builds quickly in longer lines, producing a strong poster-like presence. The numerals follow the same rounded, blunt style and keep consistent weight with the letters, reinforcing a cohesive, stamp-like feel.